Take a walk through paddy fields and ‘chena’ cultivations to a rural village home for a typical Sri Lankan lunch - rice and curry.
The second remaining rainforest in Sri Lanka, this UNESCO biosphere is a paradise containing a high level of endemism in fauna and flora.
Within the Fort, overlooking the harbour, this is the first onshore lighthouse in the area and dates back to the mid 19th century.
Built by the Portuguese in 1588, fortified by the Dutch from 1649, this World Heritage site has truly withstood many tests of time.
This impressive cascade is the widest in Sri Lanka, and legend states that King Ravana held the Indian princess Sita captive in them.
A colonial engineering marvel that’s 24m tall and spans 91 m, the insta-famous Nine Arch Bridge sits on the Demodara loop - a must visit.
Hiking up Mini Adam’s Peak is an easy and very rewarding one. At 1141m above sea level, the panoramic views are truly breathtaking.
Around 180 and 300 metres above sea level, this unusual pink quartz mountain range is believed to be over 500 million years old.
There is perhaps no better way to get a bird’s eye view of Dambulla and take in the beauty of the surrounding landscape.
